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The competition will see both West Ham and Swindon being hosted at the Memorial Stadium.

BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 26: Lee Burge of Coventry City dives in vain as Peter Harley of Bristol Rovers (not pictured) scores his sides goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Bristol Rovers and Coventry City at the Memorial Stadium on December 26 2016 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

EFL clubs have been placed into their respective groups in order to minimise overall travel for the clubs and fans following feedback. This process will be reviewed at the end of the season, the EFL has confirmed.

Plenty of grounds around the country were left virtually empty during the competition’s fixtures last season as fans were desperate for a different format.